March 12, 2025 | 10:00 – 2:00 Eastern | Virtual
What to Expect
With this year set to deepen the industry’s knowledge and investment into AI, this FREE Virtual AI Summit will provide the necessary insights to support leaders along their AI journey.Â
We will examine a wealth of real-world use cases, how-to testimonials and thought-provoking analysis from distribution executives, solution providers, team leaders and other innovators within the industry. Â
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Speakers
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Agenda-at-a-Glance
All times listed are in Eastern Time Zone.
10:00 AM - Opening Remarks
10:05 AM - Research Study: Practical AI Applications in Distribution with Real-World Impact
Kevin Reid Morris, Founder & CEO, Readmore Ventures
Robert Murphy, Head of Marketing, Allegis Corporation
Artificial Intelligence holds immense potential for distributors, but knowing where to begin and which use cases to pursue can be challenging. Over several months, we set out to study, identify, and describe every AI use case across the distribution sector. Discover the AI use cases that deliver real-world impact today while also getting a preview of those to come in the near future. Â
11:05 AM - Break
11:15 AM - Unlock Smarter Pricing: The AI Advantage
Nate Bui, Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant | B2B Price Management, Optimization & CPQ Solutions Expert, PROS
11:25 AM - AI Trends Reshaping Distribution Over the Next Decade
Ashwin Rao, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, QXO
In this forward-looking session, we will explore the AI trends that will redefine distribution over the next decade and the growing need for dedicated AI leadership at the executive level. Our discussion will cover the complexities related to driving AI strategy, managing adoption, and evaluating risk within the industry.
11:55 AM - Chatbots, CRM, and AI: Transforming Customer Experience in Distribution
David Magee, Chief Technology and Information Security Officer, Turtle
Jonny LeRoy, SVP, Chief Technology Officer, GraingerÂ
In an evolving digital landscape focused on AI driven solutions, customer experience is the ultimate differentiator. Join us to explore how AI is revolutionizing engagement strategies in distribution and uncover strategies to stay ahead of the curve.
12:40 PM - Break
12:50 PM - AI Powered Data Cleansing: No Gimmicks, Just Results
Mark Gilham, Vice President of Rebates and Evangelist, Enable
AI is revolutionising data management, but too often, the conversation is filled with hype and impractical promises. In this session, we strip away the noise and focus on what truly matters—how AI can be used, right now, to clean and enrich data at scale using accessible technology.
1:00 PM - The Fully Connected Distribution Ecosystem
As AI and strategic technology investments reshape the supply chain, the role of suppliers and consumers is rapidly evolving. This session shifts the focus from distributors to the larger ecosystem—exploring how major manufacturers and suppliers are driving innovation and redefining expectations at every level. What will distributors need to do to keep up? How are retailers adjusting their demands? And what does the future of commerce and logistics look like in an AI-driven world? We’ll dive into the changing dynamics of the wholesaler-distributor relationship and close with a look at the far future of AI in the industry.
2:00 PM - Closing Remarks
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